Evolution in an Urbanizing World
When I began grad school, I set a goal: for my parents to understand the basics of my research. Neither have a background in science or research. [socialpoll id="2647412"] Over the past two years they've heard me yammer on about urbanization, genotypes, and common garden experiments. I can tell that my efforts are not wasted... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Urban Observation of the Week: Halloween Edition 2019! This year, we're celebrating Halloween by featuring an oft-forgotten taxon in the world of urban evolution: fungi. This kingdom is remarkably prepared for a holiday dedicated to all things creepy. Below are some examples of fungi that could go trick-or-treating any day of the year... Continue Reading →
The tropics of Trinidad… the gleaming ice of the Arctic… as urban scientists, these are field sites we typically forgo for the sake of a short(ish) commute. Studying what’s “close to home” certainly has its benefits. Not only can we study the evolutionary dynamics of our own neighborhoods’ wildlife, but we also engage in science... Continue Reading →
No matter what career stage you are in- maybe you just stumbled upon this blog, or maybe your works are being cited in it- vision is arguably the most critical sense for anyone intent on becoming a scientist. We are constantly reading, writing, attending seminars, peering through microscopes, and using our eyes in countless other... Continue Reading →
Sophie Breitbart, PhD student at University of Toronto Mississauga, tells us about her experience in the field working on milkweed. I'm sitting in the railway station Got a ticket to my destination... -Simon and Garfunkel, “Homeward Bound” Who would’ve thought that a young Paul Simon could have so much in common with a perennial herb... Continue Reading →
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